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Gluten Free, Vegan Lasagna with Tofu & Zucchini<\/span><\/h1>\n

This lasagna recipe is super simple, and you can make it with just five healthy ingredients. It comes together in a flash, so it works well for a weeknight dinner. And best of all, it\u2019s good for you! The ingredients make this dish gluten free, vegan, high protein, and nutritious.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients for vegan lasagna<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Gluten free no boil lasagna noodles<\/span><\/h3>\n

A fantastic time saver for your lasagna recipe is to choose \u201cno boil\u201d noodles. These let you skip the step of boiling the noodles before layering them into the lasagna dish. Here are some gluten free no boil noodle options:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Pasta made from protein sources, including vegetables or legumes. These include chickpeas, green or red lentils, or peas. Although they look like a traditional pasta, they cook differently and have a distinct texture and flavor. They\u2019re hearty and are more dense and chewy than you may be used to. Just remember – the nutritional content is well worth it! The pasta I used in this recipe is <\/span>Explore Cuisine Organic Green Lentil Lasagne<\/span><\/a>, which has 11 grams of protein per serving.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Pasta made from corn flour and rice flour. Although this pasta is gluten free, it closely resembles the more common white pasta with refined carbs. If you love and crave the taste of more traditional pasta, or if you\u2019re preparing a dish for a crowd, this can be a great option. If you have a soy sensitivity, be aware that some brands include soy flour. My family believes that <\/span>the best tasting pasta brand in this category is Barilla<\/span><\/a>. We think their gluten free pasta tastes just the same as refined carb pasta.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For more information on gluten free pasta, download a FREE copy of GF Veg’s eBook the<\/span><\/i> Complete Guide to Healthy Pasta<\/i><\/b><\/a> for recipes, meal inspiration, nutrition guidance, and cooking tips. Learn about 8 gluten free pastas and pasta swaps that will reduce inflammation, promote gut health, and support clean eating.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Extra Firm Tofu\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The tofu in this recipe makes a perfect substitute for ricotta. Make sure you select an extra firm variety. Drain the tofu and gently press it between a towel to get extra moisture out. If you like the texture of your tofu to be especially firm, you can <\/span>use a tofu press<\/span><\/a>, or read about <\/span>additional steps on draining and baking tofu<\/span><\/a> before using it in your recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Nutritional Yeast<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Adding nutritional yeast<\/a> to the tofu helps give it a wonderful cheesy flavor.<\/strong> <\/span>Also called \u201cnooch,\u201d or savory yeast, nutritional yeast tastes nutty, creamy, and yes, even a little cheesy. It\u2019s an excellent source of protein, minerals, and B vitamins (including the coveted B12), supports the immune system, improves digestion, and even helps skin and hair health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    In addition to pasta recipes like this one, you can also sprinkle it on top of salads or popcorn, or stir it into sauces or soups. For this recipe, crumble the tofu using a fork, then mix in nutritional yeast.<\/span><\/p>\n